SUPERMARKET chain Waitrose is to move into Amersham to replace alworths.

General retailer alworths opened a store in Sycamore Road in November, replacing Woolworths after the popular high street name went into administration in 2008.

But the company only signed a short-term lease with the property's landlord and this month were served with notice to vacate.

Alworths is set to close on September 12, with Waitrose ready to open at the start of November.

Landlord Michael Testler said “a number of offers” had been made by companies interested in moving in to the property. He added the addition of Waitrose would be “great for Amersham”.

The new Waitrose will be the first convenience store run by the supermarket company in Buckinghamshire.

Jon Arnold, Head of Convenience Stores at Waitrose, said: “Waitrose have wanted to come to Amersham for a long time and we are delighted to have the opportunity to make a major investment, which can play an important role in the town’s future.

“Our objective is to ensure the new store helps provide a boost to the local economy, not only through new jobs and supporting local projects, but by helping to create a more vibrant high street
that will attract more shoppers to the town.”

Up to 60 new jobs will be created at the new store.

Alworths are looking to remain in Amersham and the firm is searching for new premises.

Managing Director Andy Latham said: “I would like to take this opportunity to thank the team in Amersham for their hard work and dedication over the last ten months, resulting in a very successful
period of time for us.”

cheese85 wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?

You have to think twice if you cross over the border into Chesham.

Its more or less the same as going from Dublin to Belfast.

take ur ammunition with you.

[quote][p][bold]cheese85[/bold] wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?[/p][/quote]You have to think twice if you cross over the border into Chesham.
Its more or less the same as going from Dublin to Belfast.
take ur ammunition with you.miccles

cheese85 wrote: the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?

Looks like Marlow is no longer in Bucks either.

Result, Result!

[quote][p][bold]Slacker[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]cheese85[/bold] wrote: the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?[/p][/quote]Looks like Marlow is no longer in Bucks either.[/p][/quote]Result, Result!Ewartwhatyoubulldoze

cheese85 wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?

The report says Amersham will be the first 'convenience' store.

Marlow and Chesham stores are supermarkets.

[quote][p][bold]cheese85[/bold] wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?[/p][/quote]The report says Amersham will be the first 'convenience' store.
Marlow and Chesham stores are supermarkets.deecee01

cheese85 wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?

The report says Amersham will be the first 'convenience' store.

Marlow and Chesham stores are supermarkets.

Yeah, I've never found supermarkets convenient either......

[quote][p][bold]deecee01[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]cheese85[/bold] wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?[/p][/quote]The report says Amersham will be the first 'convenience' store.
Marlow and Chesham stores are supermarkets.[/p][/quote]Yeah, I've never found supermarkets convenient either......catherine_johnson

cheese85 wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?

The report says Amersham will be the first 'convenience' store.

Marlow and Chesham stores are supermarkets.

Lets not let facts get in the way of a decent ribbing :-)

[quote][p][bold]deecee01[/bold] wrote:
[quote][p][bold]cheese85[/bold] wrote:
the first store in Bucks run by the company? Is Chesham no longer in Bucks then?[/p][/quote]The report says Amersham will be the first 'convenience' store.
Marlow and Chesham stores are supermarkets.[/p][/quote]Lets not let facts get in the way of a decent ribbing :-)Slacker